Core Values

A Team that’s 100% united for the good of a project becomes an unstoppable force.

Put the Project First

Once we agree to take a project on, its success must become the entire Team’s “true north.” At Schafer, that’s our expectation, not only for our internal Team and for our subcontractors, but for our clients and partners as well. A project Team that’s 100% united for the good of a project becomes an unstoppable force. This is our uncompromising aim. 

Be the Problem Solver

Being at Schafer or on a Schafer project requires that you constantly seek out problems to solve. Ignoring an opportunity to improve project performance is not an option. Team members are rewarded for bringing issues forward to resolve. Some can be solved by an individual; most require a Team. Healthy Teams that ‘Put the Project First’ can solve anything and will feel rewarded and fulfilled by doing so. 

Always Embody Honesty & Integrity

Wearing the Schafer S on your chest means you trust the power of always telling the truth and doing what’s right. Schafer believes honesty and integrity are the backbone of a high-performing Team and that their uses have no limit. Across all business interactions, complete honesty and care for others are rarely the ‘easy thing,’ but we do not compromise in using them nor in our belief in their results.   We know that the quality of our character is the core driver of our success and happiness.

Be Respectful

We live in a world of amazing and conflicting viewpoints, beliefs, and traditions. We value the ability to discuss, contemplate, and learn from others - especially those whose opinions differ from our own.  Everyone on this planet is in the game of life together, and everyone on a Schafer project has agreed to a common goal.  We expect to be a part of a true Team that seeks to understand one another and make each other stronger in the process.

Have a 100-0 Mindset

There is nothing worth doing that is not worth doing at your best. We are not satisfied with doing a good job, creating a good product, or delivering a good performance. Excellence is not our standard; it is our minimum requirement, and we constantly push ourselves to go far beyond it. We commit to the pursuit of surpassing satisfactory to become legendary, and we seek out those who are willing to join us on the journey.